Indigenous Student Experience Days at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is coming up online this week on Tues. Apr. 13 and Wed. Apr. 14. We’re inviting Métis, First Nations and Inuit students in high school, who are thinking about going to university, and/or who have already applied to come get to know the USask campus community. Supporters like parents or other family members, teachers and counsellors are welcome, too!

Over two days, you will be able to participate in cultural and academic experiences online, and meet with other prospective and current university students, university staff and faculty, alumni and Elders.

Activities include:

·       virtual presentations and information sessions hosted by colleges and programs from across USask

·       a student and alumni panel featuring current Indigenous university students and graduates

·       a Talking Circle with Elders and Circle Keepers

·       keynote speaker Constable John Langan, who is a member of the Keeseekoose First Nation and a graduate of the Indigenous justice and criminology program at USask

·       an online scavenger hunt game where you can complete missions to score points, and be entered into a draw for exciting prizes

·       an application for admission workshop for university programs in agriculture and bioresources, arts and science, business, language teacher education and engineering (The application for admission fee will be waived for eligible students who submit an application during this event.)

All activities are online, enabling you to join from wherever you are located and take part in the activities that work for your schedule. We hope to see you and your students on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 13 and 14, this week, at Indigenous Student Experience Days! 

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE (GRADE 9 – 12)

March 22-25, 2021

Our Open House is once again taking on a virtual approach to help you and your students learn about Sask Polytechnic from the comfort of your home.  Join us during the four-day event live via ZOOM to learn about programs, student supports, application information, guidance for parents and families, international and indigenous support, and more! Join as many sessions as you like! Registration & full session schedule available now. 

Event Promotion – TV monitor displays, posters, and slides with Open House details, can be found here.  Please display in your schools and share with your students and their families.

Careers in Welding Virtual Event – April 14, 2021

Interested in welding or steel fabrication? Join our virtual event to learn about the programs offered across the province, apprenticeship opportunities, network with industry leaders, & enter to win prizes. For more information, email regina@cwbassociation.org or askaquestion@saskpolytech.ca.

Please join us on WITT Wednesday, March 10 from 12pm-1pm.

Program Head, Shaun Nanan, Computer Engineering Technology will be with us.
He will be giving us an overview of the program and will be available to answer your questions.
More information on Computer Engineering Technology – https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/Computer-Engineering-Technology.aspx

These sessions are open to anyone – the public, students, female, male, LGBTQ2S+
Phone one-tap: 1-844-969-0172,,95269375304#
Meeting URL: https://saskpolytech.zoom.us/j/95269375304

Topic:

• “Healing the World with Optimism”

For more information and details about the competition please CLICK HERE for the information and application sheet.

Deadline:

• March 31, 2021

Information:  

• lpethick@sasktel.net
• 306-694-4121

Want to learn some more about uLethbridge?

• Take in their Virtual Open House on March 6 (10 to 1).
  • Amazing programs! Great City!
  • Business, Education, Combined Degrees, Business, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Education Abroad, Nursing, Awards, Housing, etc.
• Participants have a chance to win $1000 in tuition credit. Have one-on-one conversations with current students, professors and staff. Learn about course and program options, living and learning communities, student supports and services like housing, study and writing help, scholarships and financial advice, fitness, wellness, mental health, career exploration, and more.
• Consider uLethbridge’s Early Start Experience where students can get started on a degree before university starts in the fall. Learn more about it from former participants.

Get a head start on university

The U of R High School Accelerated program is a great way to kick-start university studies.

The courses listed below are available in Winter (February to May). Grade 11 and 12 students are welcome to take any U of R credit courses as long as prerequisites are met. Students can take one course per term. Benefits are:

• Ease into university with a couple of classes
• Free up your schedule in your first year
• Challenge yourself with course material not offered at your high school
• Earn university credit

2021 -Winter Semester:

• Introduction to Anthropology
• Two-Dimensional Art
• English 100
• Kin 170 – Lifestyle, Health & Wellness

Dual Credit and Special Projects:

• Take a university class form February to May in your second semester. You will obtain a university credit and a high school credit.
  • Art 220 – Art 30
  • English 100 – English B30
  • Math 110 – Calculus 30

Website and Information:  https://www.uregina.ca/cce/flexible-learning/hsxl/index.html

Attention grade 12 students! Take an online business course and receive dual credit for Introduction to Business 30L and COMM 101.3: Introduction to Business.

September 2022 Deadline: May 1, 2022 |
January 2022 Deadline: December 1, 2021

Apply now

Awards – Edwards Dean’s Circle COMM 101 Entering Award (10x$1000)
FAQ – Cost, average requirements, dates, etc.

Form More Information click HERE